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Auction: 20001 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - conducted behind closed doors
Lot: 809

Pair: Private W. Gilbey, Durham Light Infantry

Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (5401 Pte. W. Gilbey. Durham Lt. Infy.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5401 Pte. W. Gilbey. Durham L.I.), good very fine (2)


William John Gilbey was born around 1877 at Islington, London, and attested for the Durham Light Infantry on 21 January 1895. A labourer by occupation, he stated previous service with the 3rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Posted to the 1st Battalion, he was tried by Regimental Court Martial on 21 March 1899 for 'using insubordinate language' and sentenced to 42 days imprisonment with hard labour. He twice served in South Africa, being discharged on 20 January 1907; sold with copied service record.

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Sold for
£190

Starting price
£100